THE Louvre Abu Dhabi has marked a new milestone with the first segment of its iconic dome having been assembled and placed into position on site, according to the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi.

TOURISM Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of tourism, cultural and residential projects in Abu Dhabi, said Saadiyat Cooling, its joint venture with Dalkia Utilities, has successfully commissioned its first district cooling plant serving the Beach District on Saadiyat Island.

DUBAI’S Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is calling on private firms to develop its Union Oasis Project under a public private partnership (PPP) model.

HABTOOR Leighton Group (HLG) has secured a contract from the Al Habtoor Group worth Dh1.45 billion ($395 million) for the construction of the residential towers component of the mega Dh11-billion ($3 billion) Al Habtoor City development in Dubai.

THE UAE has allocated an additional Dh20 billion ($5.5 billion) towards approved development projects. It has also launched a new scheme to build 10,000 houses for UAE citizens, according to the state news agency WAM.

HINO Motors, one of the largest truck and bus manufacturers in the world, has opened a 5,400-sq-m parts depot at Logistics District of Dubai World Central (DWC) to quicken delivery of spare parts and reduce logistics costs considerably.

RAK Ceramics has expanded its portfolio of wall tiles with several new collections, boosting its extensive array of ceramic offerings, which now comprises more than 8,000 products.

PACIFIC Ventures is set to develop a range of luxury villas and townhouses at Dubai Lifestyle City, the newest address in Dubai. Called Pacific Emerald, the development will feature opulent villas and townhouses to be serviced by JW Marriott Residences. Pacific Ventures will begin construction this month with completion expected in two years.

SKAI Holdings, the Dubai-based real estate investment firm, is set to begin the main structural work on its Dh3.67-billion ($1 billion) Viceroy Dubai Palm Jumeirah, a luxury residential and hospitality project in Dubai, the firm said. “Following months of hard work, we are now starting to see the structure take form.

ARABTEC Holding (Arabtec), a leading engineering and construction group specialising in complex projects in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, has announced the launch of a new subsidiary to lead the group’s expansion into property development.

MAF Dalkia wins Dubai airport deal MAF Dalkia, a regional leader in providing multi-technical and energy management services, has secured a contract with the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects to provide consultation on energy management and conservation strategies across all key facilities of Dubai International Airport.

DREAM-Marina 101, a hotel and serviced apartment building in Dubai, is nearing structural completion and is expected to open by the end of 2014. The 101-storey-high hotel complex, located in Dubai Marina, will house 300 guest rooms and 420 branded hotel apartments featuring one- and two- bedroom units.

MAJOR details of the massive mixed-use Hazaa Bin Zayed Stadium project in Al Ain have been announced as the city gears up for the launch of the 45,000 sq m stadium middle of this month.